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    OFFICE RELOCATION – DEEP DIVE INTO EXPENSES

    When a company decides to relocate, there are 5 major cost groups to plan carefully: (1) Rent and deposit; (2) Moving furniture and equipment; (3) Interior design & renovation; (4) Technical infrastructure setup (electricity, Internet, security, etc.); (5) Initial operating expenses — HVAC, cleaning, maintenance, etc. Plus potential productivity loss or downtime.In the HCMC 2025

    OFFICE RELOCATION – SETTING THE STAGE

    In 2025, the office leasing market in Ho Chi Minh City is seeing a noticeable uptick: Grade-A rents now average around USD 60–61 per sqm/month, marking the highest level in five years. Although new supply continues to enter the market, demand remains strong — especially from tech, finance, and banking companies.Against this backdrop, preparing a

    FROM THE FLOODED CENTRAL REGION TO THE FUTURE OF RESILIENT WORKPLACES

    Today’s market reveals a clear trend: businesses are increasingly drawn to centrally located offices where transport is seamless, infrastructure is strong, and climate risks are minimal. The elevated terrain of District 1 naturally shields buildings from flood-related disruptions, ensuring business continuity.As Central Vietnam recovers from heartbreaking losses, the question now is not just how to

    THE CITY CENTER IS MORE THAN A HEART — IT IS A SHIELD

    Amid climate unpredictability, companies now treat “location” as a risk-management strategy. Ho Chi Minh City’s traditional administrative–commercial core was intentionally built on elevated ground with strong drainage, which is why central office buildings remain fully operational even during heavy rains.Meanwhile, the historic floods in Central Vietnam submerged buildings outside urban cores, paralyzed equipment, and disrupted

    A CENTRAL LOCATION AND THE LESSONS CARRIED BY RISING WATERS

    Vietnam’s office market is redefining what “value” means: location is not just geography — it is protection. In Ho Chi Minh City, the core area of District 1, home to major administrative and commercial institutions for decades, remains one of the safest zones with low flood risk and resilient infrastructure.Looking toward Central Vietnam enduring devastating